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SCM: Sa Sang Constitutional Medicine of Korea
Posted on June 30, 2014 by Administrator
Last update: 9-14-2016
Based on lectures by Sa Sang teacher: Dr. Hoyoon Chong
at Virginia University of Oriental Medicine
more SaSang info at Puramo.com
Originated with Korean acupuncturist Lee Che-Ma in 1894.
Classifies all humans into 4 types of constitution and presents custom made treatments and medication
according to different constitution of an individual.
Taeyang- large lungs, small liver.
Taeum- weak lungs, large liver.
Soyang- strong digestion, weak urogenital.
Soum- weak digestion, large urogenital.
Also see 4 needle technique of Saam Acupuncutre here: 4 Needle technique
Area of Korea where this Sa Sang medicine was founded:
Korean SaAm Acupuncture: 4 Needle technique
Posted on April 14, 2015 by Administrator

Lectures by
Dr. Tae Cheong Choo, L.Ac., O.M.D.,Ph.D
more at VUOM.org
Also see: Sa Sang Korean Constitutional Medicine
SaAm can be translated two ways. First it means “Alive, and/or Living”, it also means Person who
lives in a stone cave. Which is what a monk does, lives in seclusion, lives like the wind, and not care to
reveal identity.
Virginia just had its first SaAm acupuncture class and it is a fascinating style of acupuncture that
emerged 400 years ago in the Korean Chosun Dynasty. Master SaAm was a monk physician, and a high
priest in the Buddhist sect.
In legend he was thought to have meditated in a cave for many years and was able to open his “mind’s
eye” and saw through the core of acupuncture mystery. His only surviving clinical record claims that in
only 1 treatment, he cured a patient who had been suffering with the same condition for dozens of
years. After his death, his method remained hidden for 400 years.
It was not until a contemporary scholar and doctor Dr. Hong Kyung Kim resurrected his system of
medicine. The story goes that Dr. Hong Kyung Kim had a small acupuncture clinic. He tried a few
points in a small text on some of the points mentioned by Master SaAm. He was able to treat a few
people and word got around. However, while some people had great results, others did not. Dr. Hong
Kyung Kim closed up his clinic, and went to the mountain monastery and for 14 years studied the I-
Ching (Book of Changes), The Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor Classic on Internal medicine), and
the Buddhist Classics. After that time , Dr. Hong Kyung Kim was able to understand SaAm method and
re-opened his clinic. Our teacher Dr. Choo was a student of Dr. Hong Kyung Kim back in 1984. Dr.
Choo is in demand worldwide to teach this method.
The method contains:
1. Yin yang theory
2. 5 Element theory
3. Zang Fu theory
4. Meridian theory including: 5 Shu point method.
5. 6 Qi/energy theory.
6. Root and Branch.
7. Mindpath meridianology.
8. Open, Close, and Pivot theory
9. Microcosm-macrocosm.
Meridian theory: Yin yang, 5 element, Bagua.
The 3 Yin and 3 Yang channels according to the Traditional Chinese model is based on the theories of
yin-yang, 5 elements, and 8 trigrams of the I-Ching (Book of Changes), each extracted by Taoist
observations of nature. In this discussion I will explain that these 3 yin and 3 yang diverge into a much
larger number of 12 regular meridians each related to anatomical positions of hand and foot and that
they represent a wider part of our internal microcosm. In turn this understanding lays the ground work
for understanding meridian theory.
The 3 Yin channels of the body are called the Tai Yin, Shao Yin, and Jue Yin. These are divided into
subcategories of hand and foot and related to the Yin organs of the body.
1. Tai Yin divides into hand and foot regions: Tai Yin hand becomes Lung meridian, while the Tai Yin
foot becomes known as the Spleen meridian.
2. Shao Yin divides into the hand and foot regions: Shao Yin hand becomes the Heart meridian, while
the Shao Yin foot becomes the Kidney meridian.
3. Jue Yin divides into the hand and foot regions: Jue Yin hand is the Pericardium meridian, while the
Jue Yin foot becomes the Liver Meridian.
The 3 Yang channels of the body are called the Yang Ming, Tai Yang, and Shao Yang. These are divided
into subcategories of hand and foot and related to the Yang organs of the body.
1. Yang Ming divides into hand and foot regions: Yang Ming hand is the Large Intestines meridian,
while the yang Ming foot is the Stomach meridian.
2. Tai Yang divides into hand and foot regions: Tai Yang hand is the Small intestines meridian, while
the Tai Yang foot is the Urinary Bladder meridian.
3. Shao Yang divides into hand and foot regions: Shao Yang hand is the Triple Burner meridian, while
the Shao Yang foot is the Gall Bladder meridian.
In the above diagram we can see that the 5 elements, 6 Qi, 8 Bagua trigrams and it corresponding
nature of the 3 Yin and 3 yang meridians. Each has a matching pair that creates a balance when the
patient has a certain circumstance that is affecting their health.
1. Tai Yin is moist and is balanced by the Yang Ming pairing that is dry.
2. Shao Yin is hot and is balanced by the Tai Yang pairing that is cold.
3. Jue Yin is inward movement of air and is balanced by Shao Yang pairing of outward movement.
Each corresponds to an element in the above chart as well:
1. Tai Yin is Earth.
2. Shao Yin is Fire.
3. Jue Yin is Wood.
4. Yang Ming is Metal.
5. Tai Yang is Water.
6. Shao Yang is Fire (Minister).
Channels and Internal Pathways:
Understanding the Zhang Fu (Yin and Yang organs) relationship is very important in this meridian
theory in practice and application. The reason for this is not only does acupuncture assist pain along the
meridian and superficial layers of the body, but meridian have an internal path way that touches upon
its related organ.

Tai Yin Lungs- (LU): Originates middle burner, connects with Large Intestines, passes through
diaphragm and stomach orifice, and enters the Lung.

Yang Ming Large Intestines (LI): Supraclavicular fossa- connects with lungs and large intestines.
Yang Ming Stomach (ST): Supraclavicular fossa- diaphragm to stomach connects with spleen, nipple-
umbilicus to lower side abdomen at ST30.
Taiyin Spleen (SP): 1) from abdomen enters stomach/spleen. 2) Diaphragm, esophagus root of tongue.
3) diaphragm- heart and to HT meridian.
Shaoyin Heart (HT): 1) diaphragm connect to S. intestines, 2) esophagus- to the eye. 3) Lung and
Axilla.
Taiyang Small Intestines (SI): 1)suprascapular fossa- heart-esophagus-diaphragm-stomach-small
intes.2)neck-cheek-ear 3)lateral side of nose to inner canthus.
Taiyang Bladder (BL): 1) from vertex enters the brain. 2) Internal connection with kidney and bladder
at lower back.(BL23).
Shaoyin Kidney (KD): 1) Coccyx- internal runner anterior to spine. 2) Branch connects with UB and
Uterus. 3) Branch from Kidney to Liver-through diaphragm to Lung- esophagus to throat and tongue
root. Second branch from lungs to heart and chest meets up with Pericardium channel.

Jue Yin Pericardium (PC): 1) Chest that connects with Heart outer layer. 2) Diaphragm with 3 jiaos.
3) lateral branch to PC1.
Mindpath meridianology– mental struggles affect the meridians and Qi flow and have a effect on the
persons harmony and well being.
1. Level 1 is Physical associated with feelings of being overly satisfied having basic necessities (Tai
yin) vs. dissatisfaction (Yang ming). This means basic needs of food, shelter, money, clothing. Tai Yin
and Yang ming will balance the physical.
2. Level 2 is Emotional: having feelings of satisfaction (Shao Yin) vs. dissatisfaction (Tai Yang) in
emotions, romance, aesthetics, sexual passion.
3. Level 3 is Intellectual: having feelings of satisfaction (Jue Yin) vs. dissatisfaction (Shao Yang) in
Ego, knowledge, power, intellect, and fame.
So point combinations are based on the mind of the patient. A example would be a patient who is
restless and worries due to financial problems (Physical) causing relationship issues (Emotional) and
struggles at work (Intellect power struggle).
Some characteristics of SaAm acupuncture:
-Men are needled on the Left side and Women on the right side.
-However: It is only done on one side of the body. Usually on the Healthy side. Ex. pain on rt.
shoulder: needle left side.
-Needling direction tonifies when flowing with direction of meridian and and sedates against the
direction of meridian.
-Rotating the needle clockwise tonifies, and counter clockwise sedates.
-Inserting the needle while patient exhales tonifies, while inhale sedates.
-Closing the hole after needle withdrawal tonifies, while keeping hole open sedates.
-Slow insertion fast withdrawal tonifies, fast insertion, slow withdrawal sedates.
References:
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion- Cheng Xinnong first edition 1987.
The Foundations of Chinese medicine Second edition- Giovanni Maciocia. 2005.
A Manual of Acupuncture- Peter Deadman and Mazin Al-Khafaji. 2011.
SaAm Acupuncture: 4 Needle Technique class and text from Dr. Cheong Choo, Spring 2015.

QUELLE EST LA DIFFÉRENCE ENTRE L'ACUPUNCTURE

TRADITIONNELLE ET LA MÉDECINE OCCIDENTALE ?
L'acupuncture, thérapeutique millénaire est issue des grands principes de la cosmogonie chinoise :

 tout est énergie,

 cette énergie anime le cosmos dans son ensemble,
 chaque être n'est qu'une forme particulière de l'énergie, l'homme qui souffre n'est plus en
harmonie ni avec lui-même, ni avec le cosmos.
L'acupuncteur traditionnel qui vit cette « philosophie » réharmonise l'homme avec les énergies qui
l'environnent par l'action des aiguilles.
IL TRAITE L'HOMME ET NON LA MALADIE.
La médecine occidentale opère d'une façon radicalement différente.
Elle procède au repérage des symptômes, et les regroupe en terme de « maladie » son acte
thérapeutique consiste le plus souvent à faire disparaître les symptômes.
Le schéma ci-dessous vous montre les possibilités d'action de l'Acupuncture Traditionnelle et de la
Médecine Occidentale.

1 - Equilibre énergétique
Lorsque l'Acupuncteur Traditionnel constate l'état d'équilibre énergétique selon des critères bien
déterminés, il peut conclure à l'état de bonne santé.
En Médecine Occidentale, ce n'est que l'absence de symptômes qui permet une telle affirmation.

2 - Premiers troubles énergétiques

L'action de l'Acupuncture Traditionnelle peut débuter dès ce stade, (les énergies du corps sont en
dysharmonie) et c'est seulement l'examen traditionnel qui peut les mettre en évidence.
La Médecine Occidentale n'observant pas de symptôme, ne peut agir.
3 - Dans un stade plus avancé
Le terrain étant affaibli par les troubles énergétiques, un stress peut intervenir secondairement.La
nocivité est alors présente, c'est la période «d'incubation».
Pour l'Acupuncture Traditionnelle, il y a déjà déséquilibre énergétique et présence de nocivité.
La Médecine Occidentale n'observe pas encore de symptôme et ne peut donc intervenir.

4 - Quand les symptômes apparaissent

C'est en fait pour l'Acupuncture le stade terminal de l'affection. Au stade des symptômes, l'Acupuncteur
Traditionnel recherchera par son examen le déséquilibre énergétique causal, il rétablira l'équilibre
énergétique qui fera disparaître le symptôme.
La Médecine Occidentale quant à elle, commence à agir.

5 - Au stade des lésions

L'Acupuncture est moins efficiente, mais son action est loin d'être négligeable. Elle ne peut constituer
le traitement principal.

FAUT-IL ÊTRE MÉDECIN POUR ÊTRE ACUPUNCTEUR ?

La qualité d'un Acupuncteur Traditionnel ne dépend pas de sa formation médicale occidentale, car ne
peut s'intituler Acupuncteur que le praticien, médecin ou non médecin, qui a reçu la formation le
rendant apte à raisonner selon la logique chinoise et à soigner selon la tradition médicale chinoise.

EXISTE-T-IL UN DIAGNOSTIC EN ACUPUNCTURE TRADITIONNELLE ?

Comme nous l'avons déjà dit, le Docteur en médecine pose son diagnostic à partir d'une série de
symptômes qui lui permettent de définir la maladie.
Mais l'acupuncture n'est pas la médecine occidentale. En Acupuncture Traditionnelle le diagnostic est
un bilan énergétique qui consiste à évaluer en quantité et en qualité la totalité des énergies de l'homme
par rapport à son environnement afin de préciser son « état de malade ».